SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

Are you losing your gym space for a class period, a day, a week or longer? At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. It’s not unusual.

Gyms

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

Because I still want my students to get outside for fresh air and some natural vitamin D, I’ve gotten creative with one of my favorite units, which focuses on a standards-based approach with teaching opportunities in social and emotional learning. This is one of the students’ favorite PE activities every year!

Elementary

The Sporting

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

6 Easy Steps to Build a Great Gym at Home Say goodbye to gymtimidation and hello to home workouts! Home gym equipment In this article, we’ll show you how to transform your living room into a muscle palace without draining your bank account. You'll be saving your hard-earned money from gym memberships and personal training.

Gyms

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Exercises like ‘Jump the Spinner,’ where students learn while having fun with fitness, and ‘The Magic Number Team Activity,’ are a great way to foster inclusivity. Help students to know it is okay to make mistakes and fitness is fun. integrity, compassion, kindness, creativity, cooperation, or even smiling:) 3.

Creativity

Gopher Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

Inexpensive, portable, simple to use, easy to store – scarves should be in every PE teacher’s repertoire, especially towards the end of year when you find yourself teaching somewhere other than your gym! Creativity begins to flow as the skillset (and the brain) grows!!! Use scarves as a prop during a dance unit.

Coordination

Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Engaging students in winter-themed activities not only promotes physical fitness but also adds a festive twist to traditional activities. In this blog, we’ve compiled 13 creative and enjoyable winter-themed indoor activity ideas that you can do with your students, turning your gym into a winter wonderland of movement and fun!

PE

The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Top 8 Sports for Fitness: Your Full Guide to The Best Sports To Improve Fitness While some people thrive in the structured environment of a gym, not everyone feels like they are cut out for the gym grind. But which sports are actually best for fitness? But which sports are actually best for fitness?

Fitness

Gopher Sport

APRIL 2, 2024

From Hula Hooping around your body to rolling the hoop around the gym and jumping through it, hula hoops have endless possibilities. It’s all about getting creative, problem-solving, and having a blast together with a Hula Hut adventure! Second, you can use them for almost anything. Hula Hoop Skills and Tricks!

Gyms

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

Plus, with their vibrant colors and customizable banners, these pits will add a pop of excitement to any gym or playground. And for an extra twist, encourage creative movement as they flip their way to victory! With equipment for up to 36 players, teamwork and fitness come together in this energetic game.

Gyms

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As we approach the spookiest time of the year, bring some Halloween magic to your gym class! Witch’s Broomstick Scooter Relay Set up a relay race where students ride scooters around the gym, while pretending to be witches riding on their broomsticks. Get creative and hang bats or ghosts from the top of the Hockey net.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

That was until it was time for the Presidential Fitness Test. Funny enough, these tests were designed to evaluate students for “ military preparedness” more than evaluating fitness. While the Presidential Fitness Test was removed in 2013, the PACER test became a new method of torture. Then it was the week of doom.

PE

The PE Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2024

However, with some creativity and flexibility, you can still give the children high-quality PE, even with limited space. Consider preparing a set of adaptable games that are easy to set up in a gym or hall, such as bench ball or dodgeball.

Primary School

School Yard

JUNE 29, 2020

However, with a little creativity, PE teachers can help students safely participate in activities by maintaining physical distance while still promoting skill-building and lifetime fitness. If your gym floor is carpeted, you can use a Velcro system or colored discs placed on the floor.

Physical Education

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The best 3-day split workout options for beginners Are you one of those people afraid to take the first step in their fitness journey and begin working out? Many people suffer from this issue simply because they have no clue what to do at the gym, and creating a solid exercise regimen to follow seems too challenging.

Exercise

Heartzones

MARCH 8, 2022

This creative multi-dimensional lesson allows for physical educators to reach outside the walls of the gymnasium and into the hearts and minds of the community to gather support for physical education while helping to educate community members on how to live healthier lives. “The Day in The Life of.” And finally….

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 28, 2024

Academic, Behavioral, and Lifelong Benefits: School tennis programs provide a wealth of benefits beyond physical fitness. You’ll find detailed lesson plans and instructional videos that can be adapted for spaces as varied as basketball gyms, hard courts, or even fields using simple barrier tape around poles, cones, or chairs.

Schooling

PLT4M

JANUARY 30, 2023

Bodyweight bootcamp workouts are a great way for any individual to get into shape and stay fit. They are perfect for physical education classes, because they require minimal equipment and can be adapted to any fitness level. Bootcamp-style workouts and gyms are on the rise. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

JUNE 27, 2023

Consider activities like relay races , dynamic stretching , or quick fitness challenges. Dynamic PE ASAP has a great Week 1 lesson that emphasizes rules and expectations and includes signs to display in your gym and also videos of master teachers that you can watch to enhance your classroom management. with Mr. G.

PE

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MAY 9, 2023

We’re all ready to put the equipment away (hopefully somewhat organized), submit those final progress reports or grades, and shut the gym, wrestling room, multipurpose room doors for at least 6ish weeks. Ok, so I get that we are in the last month of school and the last thing you’re thinking about is professional development.

Physical Education

Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

Playing soccer, dance or other organised team sports are great ways to get fit, but they aren’t the only option. When most adults think about exercise, they imagine working out in the gym, running on a treadmill, or lifting weights. When this is done, kids usually let their creativity take over and handle the rest.

Exercise

Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

This does not mean you have to run to the gym and get a membership, though – you can come up with creative exercises at home, like mowing the lawn, cleaning the house, dancing to music, and much more. You do not have to devote hours of your time to exercise in a gym or at home, as every bit of activity is beneficial.

Exercise

The Sporting

JULY 6, 2023

We’ve put together a list of great pull-up bar exercises, including a simple workout sample routine to use at your next gym session! We’ll look at the 9 best pull-up bar moves guaranteed to work your abs from all angles, including a workout sample you can use at your next gym session. Yes, you can.

Exercise

Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Forget the trick—this is all about the treat of combining fitness with fun, and trust me, your students will love it! It adds a new layer of excitement to lessons, keeping students engaged, fostering creativity, and boosting morale. Rather than standard sprints or drills, Halloween-themed games allow students to use their creativity.

Fitness

PE with Palos

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

I’m sure we’ve all had students enter our gym saying“ can we play…?”. I love to give my students options to choose between different fitness stations or exercises so they feel invested in their learning and physical growth. Students creativity really comes out and each group has to share their ideas and how they got to them.

Exercise

SHAPE America

MARCH 4, 2025

You could use a gym bag, box, shelf, or any designated place where you can collect equipment and easily access it. Instead, think of how to use the gear or tools in your bucket in creative ways, adapting items as needed to address a students needs during various PE lessons. The Adapted PE Bucket Works!

Physical Education

School Yard

MARCH 13, 2025

Multi-purpose equipment allows teachers to get creative and offer different activities without needing an endless supply of expensive products. Invest in mobile carts to transport balls or rackets around the gym or field. Fitness Assessment Tools Fitness assessment tools are essential for a well-rounded physical education program.

PE

PLT4M

APRIL 29, 2025

This article highlights what Roundnet is, how it supports lifelong fitness, and the wide range of curriculum tools available through PLT4M and Spikeball. A team sport, played in pairs and centered around a small circular net, the game encourages movement, communication, and creativity. Ensure the rim is placed all the way into the leg.

Flexibility